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Getting a Teacher Interview from Out-of-State: Top 5 Tips

Here’s a question via email from our EDU Edge friend Amber (aka Star Girl), an aspiring teacher preparing for the teacher interview from out-of-state: “I’m applying out of state as I’m moving…. I’ve made close connections at my current school district and have great references but what would be some tips when applying out of Read the full article…

Top Do’s and Don’ts To Land a Teacher Interview by Connecting with the Principal

Here’s a question via Twitter from our EDU Edge friend Brittani, an aspiring teacher preparing for the teacher interview process. “I substitute often at an elementary school that I really like and would love to land a full time teaching job at. I try to get around to all the grades to get to know Read the full article…

Top Five Substitute Teaching Tips For the Successful Teacher Interview

Here’s a question via Twitter from our EDU Edge friend Brittani (@brittanilynne), an aspiring teacher who is substitute teaching and preparing for the teacher interview process. “What are some tips for substitutes to help them land a full time teaching job?” Brittani – Thanks for contacting the EDU Edge.  First of all, congratulations on taking the Read the full article…

Teacher Assistant/Aide Positions: Process and Timing for Hiring

Here’s a question via email from our EDU Edge friend Erin, an aspiring teacher who has recently finished student teaching and preparing for the teacher interview process: “Hi, I’m a recent grad, and I’ve decided that instead of subbing this year, I’d rather be a teacher assistant (if I don’t get a teaching job).  For Read the full article…

Teacher Interview Portfolios: Top Five “Must-Haves” & “Should-Haves”

Here’s a question via Twitter from our EDU Edge friend Benjamin Fiddler @Bfiddler, an aspiring teacher preparing for the teacher interview process. “What are the most important things to include in my teacher interview portfolio?”  Benjamin – Thanks for contacting the EDU Edge.  First of all, “Good for you Benjamin!”  Our consortium of administrators at Read the full article…

The Teacher Interview: Differences in Private Versus Public Schools

Aya (@ayakhalil) wrote The EDU Edge and asked: “Are private schools different than public in terms of applications/interviews?” Aya-  This is a great question that we are sure is on the minds of a lot of our followers out there!  So this is the thing, there are no fast and hard rules about differences between Read the full article…

Student Teacher, Temporary Teacher or Substitute Teacher? What to do if a Teaching Job is Rumored to be Available in Your School

Here’s a question via Twitter from our EDU Edge friend Khristen @officialK_money, an aspiring teacher. “I’m student teaching and there’s a job supposedly coming available.People are advising me to write the principal a letter expressing my interest.Is this good advice?” Khristen – This is a good question and you are smart to be cautious in Read the full article…

Top Strategies for Selecting References for a Teacher Interview

Here’s a question via Twitter from our EDU Edge friend Sadie Wilson @sawilson3, an aspiring teacher finishing up student teaching and preparing for the teacher interview process. “Who should I get letters of recommendations from?Are there some that are more important to get than others?” Sadie – We think your question is an important one.  Read the full article…

How to Deal with ‘The Price is Right Effect’ After the Successful Teacher Interview

EDU Edge friend Jennifer tweeted us a question … “Any advice on when you know the job is right for you and when you should wait for another offer?” … “I’m struggling with the size and location of the school.  I want to make sure I secure a job, but I also want to wait Read the full article…

Teacher Assistant or Aide Positions: An Overlooked Stepping Stone to Success in the Teacher Interview

EDU Edge friend (Dan) at West Virginia University sent us a question via email … “I’m going to graduate in May and there are very few teaching jobs open in the state that I am originally from. There is a teaching assistant position available near my home town. If I’m unable to land a teaching Read the full article…